Tucker Elementary School

486 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Tucker Elementary School, located at 1300 Tucker Rd in Perry, Georgia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Houston County School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the personal growth of its student body. By integrating standard curriculum requirements with a focus on developing essential life skills, the school aims to prepare its young students for successful transitions into middle school and beyond.

Beyond its academic mission, Tucker Elementary plays an active role in the Perry community, often serving as a hub for local families. The school prides itself on maintaining strong partnerships between teachers, parents, and administrators, which helps create a cohesive educational experience. With a focus on cultivating a positive school culture, Tucker Elementary strives to ensure that every student feels encouraged to explore their interests, build meaningful friendships, and achieve their full potential in a safe and inclusive setting.

486

Total Students

37.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tucker Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	220
Hispanic	36
Black	193
Asian	4
Two or More	30
American Indian	3

White
220 (45.3%)
Black
193 (39.7%)
Hispanic
36 (7.4%)
Two or More
30 (6.2%)
Asian
4 (0.8%)
American Indian
3 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Houston County
Phone:	(478)988-6278
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	486
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	461
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 54

Kindergarten 84

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 74